Search Continues for Missing Elementary Student in Juwangsan National Park An 11-year-old elementary student has gone missing while hiking with his family in Juwangsan National Park in Cheongsong County, North Gyeongsang Province, prompting authorities to continue search efforts for a second day. According to Yonhap News on May 11, the boy, identified as A, was hiking with his family when he separated from them after visiting a temple in the park on the afternoon of May 10. He was last seen heading toward the summit. Concerned after A did not return for an extende May 11, 2026

Kakao Union Seeks Mediation Amid Heightened Labor Disputes Kakao, a leading platform company in South Korea, is facing its most significant labor dispute since its founding. The Kakao union recently filed for mediation with the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission after negotiations over wages and collective agreements with management broke down. If mediation fails, the possibility of strikes and other forms of industrial action could arise. This application includes not only the main Kakao office but also unions from major subsidiaries such as May 11, 2026

CRAVITY: A Journey of Growth Through Change Every day, dozens of songs and works are created. Music, drama, and films are introduced through countless media, but what reaches the public is often less than half. The artists who sing and act face similar challenges. Despite their exceptional talents, they are frequently undervalued or go unnoticed. Artist Spotlight is a segment dedicated to introducing artists from various fields and exploring their growth. It is also a heartfelt tribute to these artists. Editor’s Note"Where is the flower t May 11, 2026

UK and France to Host Multinational Defense Meeting on Hormuz Strait The United Kingdom and France are set to hold a multinational defense meeting aimed at restoring trade flows through the Hormuz Strait. According to a statement from the UK Ministry of Defence on May 10, UK Defence Secretary John Healy and French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu will co-chair the first defense ministers' meeting of a multinational mission involving over 40 countries on May 12. The meeting will be conducted via video conference and is expected to discuss milit May 11, 2026

Customs Agency Intensifies Efforts to Secure Petrochemical Raw Materials Amid Middle East Tensions The Customs Agency has launched on-site inspections to address the instability in the supply of petrochemical raw materials resulting from prolonged tensions in the Middle East.On May 11, Lee Jin-hee, Director of the Customs Agency, visited the SK Geo Centric plant located in the petrochemical complex in Ulsan to evaluate the supply situation of key petrochemical raw materials such as naphtha and toluene, and to listen to the industry's concerns. This visit was organized to verify the effective May 11, 2026

Judge Ji Gwi-yeon Questioned by Anti-Corruption Agency Over Room Salon Allegations Yoon Suk Yeol's former chief judge in the insurrection case, Ji Gwi-yeon of the Seoul Northern District Court, has been summoned for questioning by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) over allegations related to a room salon. According to legal sources on May 11, the ACRC questioned Judge Ji as a suspect on May 7 regarding charges of bribery and violations of anti-corruption laws. This marks the first time Judge Ji has faced questioning since the ACRC initiated a forced May 11, 2026

Trump to Visit China from May 13 to 15 at Xi Jinping's Invitation President Donald Trump will make a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on May 11. The White House also confirmed on May 10 that Trump will visit China during this period. According to the announcement, Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on the evening of May 13, hold a bilateral summit with President Xi on May 14, and tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing before attending a state dinner. On May 11, 2026

Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon Welcomes Samsung Labor Adjustment Process Kim Young-hoon, the Minister of Employment and Labor, expressed his support on May 11 for the initiation of post-adjustment procedures by the Central Labor Relations Commission, following an agreement between Samsung Electronics and its labor union. He urged both parties to approach the adjustments with a sense of social responsibility, in line with Samsung's motto of being "Another Family, Samsung." During a policy review meeting at the Government Sejong Center, Minister Kim stated, "Just May 11, 2026

Neowiz Reports 1st Quarter Operating Profit of 7 Billion Won, Down 32% Year-on-Year Neowiz reported growth in revenue due to the performance of its live intellectual property (IP) games, but its operating profit fell 32% compared to the same period last year. Increased revenue from mobile games led to higher platform fees and revenue sharing costs. On May 11, Neowiz announced that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached 101.4 billion won, a 14% increase year-on-year. However, operating profit dropped to 7 billion won, a decrease of 32% from the prev May 11, 2026

Jung Cheong-rae Reaffirms Commitment to Victory in Gangwon Ahead of Local Elections Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, reaffirmed his commitment to winning the local elections on May 11, emphasizing the need for unity among candidates for Gangwon governor and local council members. He urged that they must work together for the future of both South Korea and Gangwon Province. At a candidate selection meeting in Chuncheon, Jung stated, "Our slogan and banner for the June 3 local elections is 'Normalization of the Nation and Efficient Local Government.'" He e May 11, 2026